Sweep: How we practice and adjust to different looks – Michael Zafonte

Head Coach Mike Zafonte of Bayport Blue Point High School shares his coaching journey from volunteer running backs coach in 1998 to leading one of Long Island’s most successful football programs. He reflects on lessons learned from early struggles with the spread offense, his discovery of the hybrid Wing-T, and how adopting the system transformed his team into a perennial champion.

With four Suffolk County titles and three Long Island Championships in the past four years, Coach Zafonte highlights the importance of adaptability, attention to detail, and building a strong staff culture behind sustained success.